The Resurrection

We have seen that the ages of the patriarchs are interrelated.

• Abraham died at 175 = 7 x 5x5
• Isaac died at 180 = 5 x 6x6
• Jacob died at 147 = 3 x 7x7

Joseph dies at 110 = 1 x 5x5 + 6x6 + 7x7 (25 + 36 + 49)

In other words, Joseph is the fulfillment of all his fathers. He brings to conclusion the patriarchal narrative. With the death of Joseph the story is complete.

And yet, as you clearly see from the end of Genesis 50, the story is not complete! The story ends with Joseph waiting for his burial. The story ends with a promise that Israel will “go up”...